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shame · disgrace · humiliation · embarrassment
N2
On: Kun: は、はじ、はずかし

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Vocabulary

恥ずかしいはずかしいashamed, embarrassed
はじshame, disgrace
恥じるはじるto feel ashamed
恥じらいはじらいshyness, modesty

Example Sentences

彼はみんなの前で間違いを指摘されて、とても恥ずかしかった。

He was very embarrassed when his mistake was pointed out in front of everyone.

彼は失敗を恥として受け止めた。

He accepted his failure as a disgrace.

自分の間違いを恥じるべきだ。

You should be ashamed of your own mistake.

この服は私には少し派手で、着るのが恥ずかしい。

These clothes are a little too flashy for me, and I'm embarrassed to wear them.

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